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Sealife Reefmaster DC250 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DC250 Digital Underwater Camera Set...

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 4 •Control your buoyancy before taking picture. •Get as close as possible to subject (ideal distance is 2’ to 6’). •Make it a habit to use the SeaLife Macro Lens/Filter for superb details and vibrant colors. •For best underwater pictures, use External Flashes and snap-on Macro or wide-angle lenses.
  • Page 5 Pioneer Research, Attn: SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057, or to the SeaLife distributor in a different country. The shipment must include an original purchase receipt or proof of purchase with the purchase date. Excluded are any...
  • Page 6 WARNING This camera is not waterproof or water resistant. Use the inner camera only inside the SeaLife waterproof housing when in or around water. Follow waterproof housing instructions carefully to prevent water damage to camera. Water damage to camera is not covered by warranty unless it has been determined that the waterproof housing leaked water as a result of a manufacturing defect.
  • Page 7 Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your local authorized SeaLife service facility. Do not touch camera, charger or AC adapter during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.
  • Page 8 WARNING WARNING Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not move the camera while it is attached to AC adapter, USB or video cable. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera.

  • Page 9: Trademark Information

    2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions. 3. Driver updates are [posted on the SeaLife website; www.SeaLife-Cameras.com. 4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this user’s manual.
  • Page 10 CAUTIONS I Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. I Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. I Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... . . 13 How It Works ....13 Package contents ... . 15 Common (Optional) Accessories .
  • Page 12 INSTALLING USING THE USER’S MANUAL....43 ACROBAT READER ..44 MENU OPTIONS ... . 45 Record menu .

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Land & Sea ® The SeaLife Reefmaster Digital Land & Sea camera allows you to choose between Land Mode for taking land pictures and Sea Mode for taking underwater pictures. This is essential for taking great pictures and achieving the perfect picture exposure.
  • Page 14 There are many great books and websites dedicated to the world of digital photography. Please visit our website: www.sealife-cameras.com for links to the best website and other suggestions on how to learn more about digital...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    I AC power adapter I 4 rechargeable NI-MH I External Flash sories I Wide angle lens I Macro lenses I 4 – Pack Rechargeable batteries with charger and foreign plug adapters (SL 190) I Carry Case and more acces- are available. See www.sealife-cameras.com...

  • Page 16: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view 1. Status LCD 2. Shutter button 3. Viewfinder window 4. Lens cover 5. Focus switch 6. Flash button 7. Quality/Resolution button 8. Flash 9. Lens 10. Strap eyelet 11. DC IN jack 12. USB connector 13.

  • Page 17: Rear View

    Rear view Menu Navigation button: Menu navigation button Camera buttons: 1. LED “camera ready” indicator 2. Viewfinder (option) 3. LCD monitor 4. LCD On/Off, Quick Review button Menu navigation button (up) Menu navigation button (left) Self-timer button OK button Digital zoom button Menu navigation button (right) Menu navigation button (down) Delete button...

  • Page 18: Mode Dial

    Mode dial Mode Record Mode Playback mode (Review) Setup mode Movie mode LED indicators Indicator Status LED Indicator Blinking red LED Indicator Solid orange LED Indicator Blinking green LED Indicator Solid green Self-timer Blinking red Indicator None None None None *(3) The camera sounds three beeps.

  • Page 19: Status Lcd

    Status LCD Flash mode Image quality Auto flash Red-eye reduction Fill flash (on) Flash off Slow synchro Battery check Image resolution 1600 x 1200 pixels 800 x 600 pixels Self-timer mode Card indicator This display varies according to the camera mode setting: Displays the estimated shots that you can take in Record mode Displays the estimated seconds that you can record for the video clip in Movie mode...

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD monitor information The displayed indicators when recording still images: Sea Mode indicator Ext Flash indicator The displayed indicators when recording video clips: The displayed indicators when playing images back: The displayed indicators when playing video clips back:...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    (+ or -). 4. Close the battery/SD card cover firmly. • We recommend Sealife Ni-MH batteries for long lasting operation. • If you won’t be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leaks or corrosion.

  • Page 22: Loading A Sd Memory Card

    Loading a SD memory card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips.

  • Page 23: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the language When you first turn the camera on, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed information on the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the button.

  • Page 24: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting the image resolution and quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to better understand the effects that these settings will have on your images.

  • Page 25: Record Mode

    RECORD MODE Taking pictures Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.6" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will con- serve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder.

  • Page 26: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Turn the mode dial to the mode. 3. Turn the camera on by pressing the 4. Turn the LCD monitor on and off by pressing the button. 5. Compose the picture. 6.

  • Page 27: Using The Macro Focus Setting

    Using the macro focus setting Use the macro focus setting to shoot a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 1 to 3ft (25 to 75 cm). 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the mode, and power on the camera.

  • Page 28: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the digital zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON.

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the activation of the self-timer by pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly for 7 sec- onds and then blinking faster for the rest of 3 seconds. This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images.

  • Page 30: Flash Modes

    Flash Modes The camera has five flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill flash (on), Flash Off and Slow Synchro. The modes appear, cyclically, when you press the flash button on top of the camera. The table below will help choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Description...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures Manually

    Taking pictures manually You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, EV compensation and sharpness when taking pictures. For white balance, EV compensation and sharpness information, refer to WHITE BALANCE, EV COMPENSATION or SHARPNESS in Record menu. To take pictures manually: 1.

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE (Review images) In the mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the image you want. Viewing images You may view your images without opening the lens cover since the lens is not used for playback.

  • Page 33: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera power on. 2. Select the image that you want to view by using button.

  • Page 34: Displaying Thumbnail Images

    Displaying thumbnail images This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Turn the mode dial to the mode and power on the camera. 2. Press the button once.

  • Page 35: Deleting Images

    Deleting images from memory You can delete one image/video clip by pressing the To delete one image at a time: 1. Turn the mode dial to 2. Select the image/video clip you want to delete by using the button. And then press the button.

  • Page 36: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Recording video clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the mode, and power on the camera. I The recordable movie time displays on the status LCD and the LCD monitor.

  • Page 37: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing video clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the mode dial to the mode and power on the camera. 2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the 3. Press the shutter button to start. I To pause playback at any time, press the shutter button again.

  • Page 38: Transferring Recorded Images To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. First, you need to connect the camera to your com- puter by using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips. To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow the steps below.

  • Page 39: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On Windows Computers

    USB drivers. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer “. 3. Select “Install Location” and click “Install”.

  • Page 40: Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Downloading images/video clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be one disk drive. You can download images/video clips by coping them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your hard drive or to another kind of disk.

  • Page 41: Installing Mgi Photosuite

    INSTALLING MGI PHOTOSUITE MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can easily retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. To install MGI PhotoSuite: 1.

  • Page 42: Installing Mgi Photovista

    INSTALLING MGI PHOTOVISTA MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 3600 panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.

  • Page 43: Manual

    INSTALLING THE USER’S MANUAL In an effort to conserve energy and preserve our world’s forests and wildlife, this manual is only provided on the CD-Rom in PDF format. suggest you read through the instruction manual and print only those pages you need for future reference.

  • Page 44: Installing Acrobat Reader

    INSTALLING ACROBAT READER For Windows users: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Acrobat Reader.” Follow the on- screen instructions to complete the installation. For Mac users: 1.

  • Page 45: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Record menu You can use the record menu to change LCD brightness, white balance EV compensation, Quickview, digital zoom, flash on/off and sharpness settings. To do this, press the button in the mode. And then scroll through the options by using the button.

  • Page 46: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE Your camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically. However, the images that your camera captures will appear different under different light- ing conditions (sun, shade, fluorescent, tungsten lights). Unlike your eyes, which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions (lighting temperatures), a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting types.

  • Page 47: Sharpness

    SHARPNESS This option sets the level of image sharpness. Use the button to select the sharpness mode that you want and then press the OK button. [NORMAL]: leave the image detail as captured [SOFT]: soften the edge of the image detail for special effect [HARD]: sharpen the edge of the image detail FLASH ON/OFF This option allows you to turn the camera’s flash on or off.

  • Page 48: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Use the playback menu to create an on-camera slide show, configure DPOF settings, transfer images from internal memory to a memory card, adjust LCD brightness, or “delete all” images. To access the playback menu, press the button in the mode and navigate through the options by using the button.

  • Page 49: Dpof

    DPOF DPOF allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. Using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints to you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD memory cards.

  • Page 50: Movie Menu

    Movie menu To adjust movie menu setting, press the button in the mode and navi- gate to the option you wish to set by using the button. LCD BRIGHTNESS This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. Refer to LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record menu for detailed information.

  • Page 51: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Select between Land & Sea exposure programs and other general camera pref- erences in the SET-UP mode. Switch the mode dial to the SET-UP mode and navigate to the option you wish to configure by using the LAND & SEA ®...

  • Page 52: Language

    LANGUAGE This option allows you to select the language for the menus and the text dis- played on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to enter the LANGUAGE sub- menu. And then select the preferred language using the press the OK button. [ENGLISH], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Italiano], [ SOUND The camera produces a sound (beep) each time you press the camera button if...

  • Page 53: Auto Power Off

    AUTO POWER OFF If there is no camera activity (no buttons are pressed) for a defined period of time while the camera is powered on, the camera will switch to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power. Inactivity period Inactivity period (batteries)

  • Page 54: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES...

  • Page 55: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Sensor 2.1megapixels 1/3.2” CCD Color depth 24 bits (8 bits x 3 colors) Resolution 1600x1200 pixels / 800x600 pixels 1.6" color TFT LCD Self-timer 10 seconds delay Shutter speed 1/10 sec.~1/1000 sec. (Will vary depending on Land & Sea exposure program setting) Zoom 2 x digital zoom Capture modes...

  • Page 56: Underwater Housing Instructions

    Front view of DC250 housing Back view of DC250 housing SeaLife Reefmaster Dive Easy Housing (SL113) • Depth rated and tested to 200ft. (60M) • Fully rubbered armored for water and shock protection • Includes Sportsfinder.

  • Page 57: Must Do For Underwater Housing

    6. For great underwater pictures you need: • Clear water conditions, control your buoyancy before taking picture, get as close as possible to subject (ideal distance is 2’ to 6’). Use the SeaLife Macro Lens/Filter for close-up pictures with super details and vibrant colors.
  • Page 58 O-ring is damaged and requires replacement. Important: Carefully inspect o-ring for salt, sand, hair, cuts, tears or other damage. Clean o-ring before every use. Replace o-ring if damaged. If O-ring needs to be replaced, contact the SeaLife Service Center at (856) 866-9192...

  • Page 59: Main O-Ring

    Make sure not to pinch the paper towel in the O-ring. Place the sealed housing in a tub of cold water for about one hour. No leaks should be present. If the housing shows sign of leaking, do not use the housing and contact the SeaLife Service Center for repairs.

  • Page 60: Housing

    SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Front View...

  • Page 61: Rear View

    SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Rear View...

  • Page 62: Set-Up

    O-ring is firmly seated in its groove. If O-ring is damaged and requires replacement, rubber grip contact SeaLife Service Center (For service details, see page 58). 3. Clean the housing glass lens port using clean, dry cotton cloth. It is recommended to apply...
  • Page 63 12. Do not allow any water droplets to get 13. Close housing lid tightly. Make sure 14. Close housing latch. Make sure the lid Close housing lid tightly, then close latch. Test camera and housing 1. Press the external power button on the top of the housing to turn camera power on.

  • Page 64: Using And Cleaning The Underwater Housing And Camera

    6. Never store camera or housing in direct sunlight or in a dark damp area. The airtight, unbreakable SeaLife ReefMaster Dry Case (Item # SL930) is highly recommended along with 1-oz bags of SeaLife Moisture Muncher Desiccant (Item # M101) for travel and storage.

  • Page 65: Great Pictures Made Easy

    4. Shoot and review - If you don’t like it, delete it. One of the key advantages of the SeaLife digital camera is that the monitor displays the picture you’ve just taken. The monitor will display a message “DELETE THIS?” for 3 seconds.
  • Page 66 6. Use SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle Lenses for dramatic close-ups. The SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle lenses allow you to get super close to your sub- ject for images full of colors and razor-sharp details. Each SeaLife macro lens has optical coatings for color correction (reduces the underwater bluish effect) and a neu- tral density coating to prevent over flashing.

  • Page 67: Battery Selection Guide

    Ni-MH battery exposed to water or moisture. See specific warning on battery. Lithium Lithium AA batteries are suitable for the SeaLife digital camera. AA Lithium batteries typically will last the longest, cost the most and are not rechargeable. Standard and High Energy Alkaline Do not use alkaline batteries, like Duracell Coppertop, since they may only last about 10 minutes in the SeaLife Digital Camera.
  • Page 68 2. Take picture intervals as quickly as possible (display always ON, FLASH always fires) Battery Type SeaLife Ni-MH rechargeable (1800mAh) Energizer Lithium 1 (non-rechargeable) Duracell Ultra (high-energy alkaline) Duracell Coppertop (Standard alkaline) Note: The above times may vary depending on other factors like temperature, humidity, age of batteries and other factors.

  • Page 69: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble shooting guide Problem Possible cause No Power Battery power low... Replace or recharge batteries. Wrong type of batteries..Use only AA designed for high Battery + and - not inserted correctly.
  • Page 70 Improper connection..Check cable connections. Wrong video mode... Change video mode in cam- For updated trouble shooting guide refer to website: www.sealife-cameras.com Corrective Action (2’...

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